Jimmy Lai’s 2022 fraud conviction over rented office space has been overturned by a Hong Kong court. The veteran media entrepreneur, however, continues to serve a 20-year sentence handed down in another case
27 February,2026 09:38 AM IST | Hong Kong | Agencies
Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as renewed concerns over heavy investments in artificial intelligence dented tech sentiment, with Microsoft’s surge in AI spending reviving fears of stretched valuations. Precious metals retreated from record highs, while oil prices eased on hopes of de-escalating US-Iran tensions
30 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Hong Kong | AFP
Gold prices surged to a fresh record near USD 5,600 on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after former US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear programme. Rising geopolitical tensions also pushed oil prices higher, while a softer US dollar added momentum to precious metals
29 January,2026 05:25 PM IST | Hong Kong | AFP
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called for a stronger, long-term relationship with China during talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The UK leader emphasized the need for cooperation on global stability, climate change, and trade, while leading a delegation of over 50 business executives
29 January,2026 10:53 AM IST | Beijing | APADVERTISEMENT
